Travel

The Padma Resort Legian in Bali, Indonesia, is a beautifully designed resort with lush gardens, several swimming pools and a convenient location steps away from Legian Beach. We stayed at the Padma Resort Legian for twelve nights during our family holiday in Bali, and its family-friendly facilities and excellent customer service truly made for a…

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a Walt Disney World resort inspired by traditional African savanna lodges and brilliantly themed with the adjacent Animal Kingdom theme park. We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for our first visit to Disney World in May 2017 and thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience at this deluxe resort. About the…

Whether we’re flying two hours to continental Europe or traveling on a 20 hour long journey across the world, there are several items we always pack in our carry-on luggage to help our trip go more smoothly. Here are those 5 carry-on essentials at the top of our packing list since we started traveling as a…

With its historic charm and excellent oceanfront location, the Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort and Spa, is one of the most memorable places to stay on Waikiki Beach. We’ve stayed there before years ago and when we chose to return to Oahu on our 10th wedding anniversary, we knew we wanted to be back at…

In this review, I’ll be covering our experience flying with Garuda Indonesia in July 2016 with nearly three year old (33 months) Little T. Garuda Indonesia is the country’s national airline and is part of the SkyTeam Alliance, which also consists of Alitalia, Air France, Delta, KLM and Saudia. This was our first time flying with…

We visited Prague, Czech Republic, for a city break in early March, and as I wrote about in my Snapshots from Prague post, one of the highlights of our trip was staying at the highly recommended Four Seasons Hotel Prague which is located within a short walk way from the Old Town Square and Charles Bridge.…

I have a box where I store activity books, art supplies, small toys and cars and other items that I regularly pack in our carry-on luggage. I find it easier to purchase activity books or print out activity sheets in advance. I pack at least two activity books in our carry-on and for long trips,…

A long haul journey with an active toddler can be at times a challenging experience, but planning in advance and knowing what to expect from an airline can help ease the stress of traveling with a young one. The comfort and service offered on an airline can also make all the difference to your journey.…

After over 20 hours of travel, there is nothing better than arriving someplace like the Makati Shangri-La that makes your family feel right at home. The Makati Shangri-La is a tranquil oasis conveniently located in the bustling Makati city district of Manila, the Philippines, amidst sprawling shopping malls and towering office skyscrapers and only 20…